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In recent years, emerging and reemerging infectious diseases have captured increased attention internationally. In an effort to gain a globally integrated perspective on our knowledge and understanding of the current and probable future public health significance of emerging infections, the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Emerging Infections hosted a 2-day workshop in 1999 titled, International Aspects of Emerging Infections. The goal of the workshop was to collect new information on this topic from public health practitioners, academicians, and policy makers at the global, regional, national, and local levels from various geographical areas.
Emerging Infectious Diseases from the Global to the Local Perspective, the summary report from the workshop, examines the interplay among emerging infections and economics and trade; public health policies; population and demography; strategic planning and resource allocation; and, infrastructure and capacity to prevent, detect, and treat these diseases. In the context of these issues, the report also considers the following factors:
- The interaction with infectious disease surveillance and response;
- Communication and coordination;
- Research and training needs;
- The forces that drive the policies of governments and international organizations; and
- The ways in which diseases are prioritized.
Emerging Infectious Diseases from the Global to the Local Perspective is a resource for those that will benefit from a better understanding of the opportunities and limitations that exist within past and current local, national, and multinational efforts attempting to mitigate the impacts of emerging infectious diseases.
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